Draft Grades

[Aussie Tank]

We had a good solid draft and didn't give up any future picks gotta love it 

[Jackofalltrades]

8 hours ago, Wolfman83 said:

Mel Kiper gave a C. Can't believe ESPN thinks he's a draft savant.

Best news I've heard all day.

[DeadpoolPanther]

It’s pretty much a B just based off our first 2 picks alone.

[Shocker]

Mel Kiper and Pete Prisco secretly wear Panthers underwear

[Waldo]

D. Tet isn't going to be as good as Moore unfortunately and I still don'tthink this team has a good enoufh WR room after consecutive#1 picks. I really wish we didn't keep Evero and it looks like we got more of 'his guys'. Unimpressive TE and WR. I like they took another NT. It wasn't an impressive draft and the level of talent they brought in looks low again. Just more of then same but on the upside they didn't waste future picks to get anyone.

[Peon Awesome]

To add to the experts' analysis, Jordan Reid of ESPN was a big fan of the Panthers draft. Here's highlights of the article:

Which team produced your favorite class?

Reid: Carolina Panthers. Receiver, edge rusher and safety were their top needs entering the draft, and they addressed all of them in the first four rounds. Tetairoa McMillan was my highest-ranked receiver -- he gives Bryce Young a true WR1. Princely Umanmielen and Nic Scourton provide Carolina with two young edge rushers. Lathan Ransom is a hard-hitting safety who can produce on the back end and special teams. Jimmy Horn Jr. was one of my favorite late-round receivers and could stick on the roster as a return specialist.

Make your early call for Offensive Rookie of the Yea

Reid: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers. I'm a big believer in McMillan's fit with Bryce Young. McMillan's catch radius will instantly make him the go-to receiver for the Panthers. He also has the formational versatility to play multiple spots and can fill the role Mike Evans had in Dave Canales' offense in 2023, when Canales was the Buccaneers' offensive coordinator.

 

[Zod]

My draft grade: A meal at an authentic Mexican eatery. Sure, it seems good at first but give it some time to discover the sometimes awful ramifications.